Dining at Karu’s is as much about the experience as it is about the food. Bonus points if you eat with your hands! There’s something about partaking in a meal served the time-honoured way on banana leaves, which aren’t just there for aesthetic or minimal clean-up purposes. I’m convinced the leaves release a subtle woody aroma, adding an extra layer of depth to every bite. According to Supramaniyam, they go through at least 300 banana leaves per day from Friday to Sunday, when hungry weekend crowds are at their peak.
With bold flavours, good variety and reasonable prices, it’s no wonder tables fill up fast despite its remote location and limited parking options. To address the latter issue, they’ve even opened a halal branch in Bukit Batok West Avenue 7, where parking is ample at Home Team NS.
I’d still recommend their first and original location though, as Cashew MRT station is a convenient 10 minutes away. But why not get your steps in and take the scenic route for a well-earned post-walk feast? Do leave plenty of time to arrive before sunset, because the Rail Corridor is not lit at night to support nocturnal wildlife. To say Singaporeans love to eat is an understatement and to say Singaporeans love to exercise might be an overstatement, but the journey to Karu’s shows the best of both worlds is possible.
Karu’s Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant is located at 808/810 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678144. It’s open from 10.30am to 10pm and is closed on Mondays.
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